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The
Bachelor of Information Management and Systems (BIMS) is offered by the School
of Information Management and Systems. The aim of the BIMS is to prepare
students for careers in the management of information and the development of
information systems. It provides students with the skills needed to solve
information problems and take advantage of information-related opportunities in
business, government and the community. These are critical areas for the
functioning of a modern society.
The core information management and systems subjects offered in the degree
introduce students to the nature of information flows in organisations and
society, the nature of computer-based information systems and products, and
systems analysis and design methodologies. In addition, core subjects in
project management and technical and professional communication provide
students with the fundamental concepts and skills needed for leadership roles
in the information technology field.
In all years, students undertake studio-based subjects in which they will gain
practical experience in the tools and processes required for the development of
information products, services and systems and the basic business skills
required by information practitioners. The studio aspect of the BIMS is a
strong distinguishing feature of the degree.
Students may select a specialisation stream associated with one of the
identified career outcomes of the degree. A specialisation stream consists of
the core degree subjects and particular selections of elective subjects at each
year level. School staff can assist students in selection of appropriate
electives. The generalist path through the degree provides for a free choice of
electives at all year levels.
Graduates from the degree will have a variety of skills related to the uses of
information. These include the development of systems which meet organisations'
information needs, and the impact and implications of information and
information management practices for individuals and organisations.
Additionally, they may have a concentration of skills focused on the particular
career outcome associated with their subject choices.
The course will educate information professionals to meet the needs of business and society for information systems, services and products in all media. It aims to produce self-reliant professionals able to work in a range of roles, as an employee, team member, contractor or self-employed practitioner.
The pass degree takes three years of full-time or six years of part-time study. The honours degree takes one year full-time or two years part-time after the pass degree. In each of first and second years, students study core subjects of 36 credit points and elective subjects of 12 credit points. In third year, students study 12 credit points of core subject and 36 credit points of elective subjects. Of special note are the studio subjects where students work in a team environment that replicates professional practice in information management and systems. In the studios, students will experience and develop information products, services and systems. The honours year comprises one subject, IMS4000 (Information management and systems - honours).
Students will study:
Students will study:
Students will study:
The honours year consists of one subject, IMS4000 (Information management and systems - honours). This subject includes both coursework (taken from existing postgraduate-level subjects offered by the School of Information Management and Systems and in exceptional cases subjects from outside the school) and a minor thesis or project. The head of school must approve each student's course of study in IMS4000. The aim of the BIMS (Honours) is to prepare students for advanced professional practice in information management and systems and also to prepare students for postgraduate research in the area.
Applicants will be required to have successfully completed the VCE (or equivalent) with a minimum study score of 25 in English in units 3 and 4. Credit transfer and admission with advanced standing will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The course is HECS liable in the second band. Australian fee-paying undergraduates: $13,330 pa. International full-fee-paying students: $14,280 pa.
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